The higher the light hangs, the more of the room it can illuminate, so for a space with low ceilings, a more compact ceiling light ... a single- and dual-bulb flush-mount style, for households ...

But Le May Madden says if your ceiling is dark wood or stone, your room may be too dark because those surfaces absorb light.

Before you begin removal, make sure to select a replacement flush-mount or semi-flush ... the rest of your boob light should come away from the ceiling easily. (You may feel the urge to burn ...